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What are the three zones of biosphere reserve?
The structure of a biosphere reserve consists of three zones -: 1. The core area of biosphere reserve - A core area of biosphere reserve includes protected areas, as they act as reference points on the natural state of the ecosystems represented by the biosphere reserves. In core or natural zone, human activity is not allowed. This area is legally protected and undisturbed ecosystem.
2. The buffer zone of the biosphere reserve - Buffer zone of the biosphere reserve is the immediate surrounding area of the core zone. Here limited human activities like research, education, and research strategy are permitted while conserving natural processes and biodiversity.
3. Transition zone - Transition zone or area of cooperation is the outermost or peripheral area of a biosphere reserve. With the cooperation of reserve management and local people, several human activities like settlements, cropping, recreation, and forestry are carried out without disturbing the environment. Through the restoration activities selected degraded area called restoration region is restored to natural form.
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